The Erie Canal Depot is located in a historic tenant house from the 1830s, preserving much of its original architecture. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the experience of being a passenger on the Erie Canal during the 1800s, a crucial period for transportation and commerce in New York State.

Explore a collection of original artifacts used for travel and trade, including vintage tools and period clothing, which illustrate life along the canal.

Among the exhibits, discover a beautiful hand-painted mural of a canal barge and a recreated captain's cabin, offering a glimpse into canal life. A trapdoor reveals the basement, where canal mules were housed, and intricately crafted dioramas depict significant locations along the Erie Canal, enhancing the historical experience.